# Tikka T3X Lite Bolt Rifle 6.5 PRC - Stainless Synthetic Precision

**Brand:** Tikka
**Category:** Bolt-Action Rifles
**Caliber:** 6.5 PRC

## Specifications

- **Caliber:** 6.5 PRC
- **Barrel Length:** 24"
- **Capacity:** 3 rounds
- **Finish:** Stainless
- **Weight:** 96 oz
- **Overall Length:** 44.5"
- **UPC:** 824429879654
- **SKU:** UCEVtvkxS

## Description

The Tikka T3X Lite is a bolt-action rifle in 6.5 PRC, aimed at hunters and long-range shooters who want a light carry weight without giving up accuracy. At 6 lbs. 6 oz. it sits toward the lighter end for a 24" barreled rifle, and the 1-in-8" twist is well-matched to the heavier 6.5mm projectiles that perform at distance.

### Key Specifications
- **Manufacturer**: Tikka
- **Family**: Tikka T3 Series
- **Model**: T3X Lite
- **Type**: Rifle
- **Action**: Bolt Action
- **Caliber/Gauge**: 6.5 PRC
- **Finish**: Stainless Steel
- **Stock/Grips**: Black Synthetic
- **Barrel Length**: 24"
- **Overall Length**: 44.5"
- **Rate-of-Twist**: 1-in-8"
- **Capacity**: 3 + 1 (1 Magazine)
- **Weight**: 6 lbs. 6 oz.
- **Shipping Weight**: 8.1 lbs.
- **Safety Features**: Two Position Safety
- **Additional Info**:
    - Softer Recoil Pad
    - Widened Angular Ejection Port
    - Steel Recoil Lug

### Features
The T3X action is known for a smooth, consistent bolt throw and a short 70-degree lift. The widened angular ejection port helps with brass clearance, and the steel recoil lug keeps the action indexed reliably in the synthetic stock. The softer recoil pad does its job on the 6.5 PRC, which has more muzzle energy than a 6.5 Creedmoor and benefits from any recoil mitigation on a light rifle.

The two-position safety is straightforward: safe/fire, nothing complicated. The synthetic stock holds up to wet weather without warping, which matters on mountain hunts where the rifle will see temperature swings.

## What Customers Say

*AI-generated insights from customer reviews*

The T3X Lite in 6.5 PRC is well-regarded among hunters who want to cover ground on foot and still make long shots. The combination of light carry weight and a capable cartridge is genuinely useful in elk country or open terrain where you might walk miles before a shot opportunity.

Accuracy is consistently mentioned as a strength. Factory groups are often tight enough that buyers don't feel immediate pressure to rebarrel or modify. The stainless finish holds up in rain and humidity better than a blued version would, which gets appreciated in the field.

The most common critique is the aftermarket ecosystem. Tikka uses its own bottom metal and magazine system, and the selection of chassis, stocks, and compatible accessories is narrower than what's available for Remington 700-footprint actions. That matters more to competitive shooters than to hunters. On price, it sits above entry-level bolt guns, and some buyers note there are cheaper ways into 6.5 PRC, though most who've shot both say the trigger and action quality justify the difference.

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